Bjorn Fortuin named captain for South Africa's white-ball tour of Namibia
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Bjorn Fortuin has been appointed captain of South Africa for the upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma, along with most of the first-choice squad members, will not participate as they have been rested. This decision reflects South Africa's management strategy ahead of their busy schedule. The tour is set to feature a series of limited-overs matches, providing an opportunity for new talents to showcase their skills.
- •Bjorn Fortuin will lead the South African team in Namibia.
- •Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma are rested for the tour.
- •Most first-choice players are not included in the squad.
- •The series will consist of white-ball matches.
- •The tour aims to evaluate emerging players.
- 8:50 AMESPNcricinfo — Bjorn Fortuin to captain South Africa on white-ball tour of Namibia
"Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma, along with all but three members of South Africa's first-choice sides, have been rested from the squad
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